Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 780g - 144 x 116 x 81mm
- Introduced July 2002
- Newer Model is Nikon D200
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D100 and Pentax S1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the D100 (6MP) and S1 (14MP) and the D100 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe D100 was released 9 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D100 scores vs the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D100 and Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D100 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D100 over the Pentax S1
D100 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon D100
S1 | D100 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | July 2002 | Fresher by 104 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 118k | Crisper screen (+112k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D100 and Pentax S1
D100 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D100 has external dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") along with a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Nikon D100 and Pentax S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D100 and the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D100 and S1 is 58 and 93 respectively.
Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D100 and S1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax S1 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older D100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Nikon D100 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D100 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2002-07-26 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 1.8 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 118 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 780 gr (1.72 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 116 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 2 or 100 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $170 | $174 |